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The program, led by The Ohio Nutrition Incentive Network (OHNIN), Produce Perks Midwest

(PPM), Ohio University Extension, FARE (Food Access Raises Everyone), and three healthcare

partners—Bon Secours Mercy Health (Cincinnati), Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland), and Five Rivers

Health Centers (Dayton)—engaged 177 Ohio residents, through two, 6-month program cohorts

each. A total of 48 individuals participated in both cohorts.

Nationally, Ohio has disproportionately higher rates of diabetes and food insecurity. Partnering with

healthcare providers to increase affordable access to fresh fruits and vegetables, the project explored

how fruit and vegetable incentives can improve patient dietary health and reduce medication use, while

simultaneously strengthening localized food systems.